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Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM

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  • 10differ
  • 5identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM has 1.7 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM (4.5 vs 2.8). The Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM has 25.7 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (32 vs 6.3). The Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM has 1.25 cm more diameter than the Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (8.15 cm vs 6.9 cm). Component for: MILC on the Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, SLR on the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 7/7 on the Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, 17/13 on the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:MILC
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:SLR
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:7/7
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:17/13
  • Lens type
    • RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:Standard zoom lens
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:Macro lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:64° 30'- 28° 20'
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:20°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:45° 30' - 19° 05'
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:14°
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:4.5
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:2.8
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.3
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:32
  • Diameter
    • RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.9 cm
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:8.15 cm

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Comparison of RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
44 specifications
Lens system7 differ
Component forDiffersMILCSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs7/717/13
Lens typeDiffersStandard zoom lensMacro lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers64° 30'- 28° 20'20°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers45° 30' - 19° 05'14°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one74° 20'- 33° 40'Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one18 - 45 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor formatKnown for oneAPS-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon RFUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberDiffers4.52.8
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one72 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers6.332
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one29 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerYesYes
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 - 32
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.26 m
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Performanceidentical
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens hoodKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood modelKnown for oneEW-53Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum magnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers6.9 cm8.15 cm
Filter sizeKnown for one49 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
LengthDiffers44.3 mm148 mm
WeightDiffers130 g730 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one200 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneE-49Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24°

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